Democrats Investigate Colbert Over Claim of FCC Bar on Texas Senate Candidate Interview
Sen. Richard Blumenthal is investigating a controversy surrounding an interview between Stephen Colbert and Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, amid allegations that the FCC interfered in the airing of the segment. The dispute began after Colbert claimed he was barred from showing the interview on his late-night show.
Democrats are investigating an FCC dust-up surrounding a claim by 'Late Show' host Stephen Colbert that he was barred from airing an interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico due to political bias concerns. The controversy centers on whether the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unfairly prevented Colbert's interview from being broadcast on his show, and Democrats are looking into the matter as it relates to potential issues of censorship. Several senators, including Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., have expressed outrage over what they see as an attack on free speech and First Amendment rights. The investigation is ongoing at this time.
